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Poor management and questionable hygiene left a lot to be desired. The chips that we ordered didn't turn up, and then we had to ask the staff twice to get the hash browns that are supposed to be included in the ”all-in” breakfast. Hygiene wasn’t great. The mugs looked as though they hadn't been washed, (see image) and we found a hair in one of the meals. The radio station wasn't very child-friendly, with several of the songs being quite explicit. Overall, not a pleasant experience. Saved from being one star because the food was alright (if you ignore the hair) and this establishment seems to have a lot of 4-5 star ratings from other reviewers (so it might just have been a one-off blunder for our group.) Thank you for reading my review.
Lenard BrowneLenard Browne
00
What a place! There are at least a dozen cafés in the Northdown Road vicinity but, if you wanted a traditional full English breakfast or similar, you’d have to go a long way to beat this. There are veggie options, and I’m told the veggie sausages are the tastiest ever! Lovely welcoming staff (there’s a real sense of teamwork here); a diverse and appreciative clientele; comfortable, fit-for-purpose furniture; helpful, attractive signage - I’m working on an algorithm to calculate the best value-for-money brunch! And the background music (Radio X) adds to the feel-good vibe. Rock on, Dalby!
John MorleyJohn Morley
20
This is a proper greasy spoon with faded formica tables and vinyl chairs. The food was really good and arrived quickly. I had a big breakfast but want to try their mega breakfast at some point. It's £28 and if you finish it you end up on the wall of fame. If you finish it in under 20 minutes it's free. Staff were friendly and the place was clean. It just had a cool vibe too. Almost like a timewarp to when cafes were actually cafes and not weird hipster places with avocado toast. I'd recommend this place to friends and family.
Tom HolmesTom Holmes
10
The " Dalby " is the " Only " place to visit for a traditional full English breakfast. The food is top notch, and the staff friendly and most welcoming. Nothing is too much trouble for them. Not only this but their other food looks great although I have not yet partaken. Unfortunately I only visit once a month for the breakfast beano, but I look forward to the feast with relish. Please pay them a visit - You will not be disappointed.
David WebbDavid Webb
10
This place is legendary!! Recommended to us by a local we got chatting to, and it certainly delivered on the promise of the best breakfast in town! It's not fancy, and all the better for it, they know what they do, and they do it to perfection; no nonsense fry-ups, English main meals, sandwiches, tea and coffee. If you're here for a day a week or a lifetime, put it on your must visit list :)
Pat BrittonPat Britton
30
Decided to trek out from London to margate for the day to experience some down to earth neighborhoods. English breakfast doesn’t get much better than this and a bargain at £6 for the “medium” pictured, including coffee. Great taste, and seems to be a real crowd favorite in the area. (As an American, I’d recommend passing on the “American” and settling in for a proper English meal.)
Zack NachemanZack Nacheman
40
Nearby Attractions Of The Dalby Cafe
Turner Contemporary
Shell Grotto
Walpole Bay Hotel Margate
Margate Harbour Arm
Dane Park
Margate Main Sands
Margate Harbour Arm
Lost Island Adventure Golf
The Old Kent Market
The Escapement - Escape Rooms Margate | Award Winning

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Shell Grotto
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Walpole Bay Hotel Margate
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Margate Harbour Arm
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Peter's Fish Factory Margate
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Basic Info
Address
4-6 Dalby Rd, Cliftonville, Margate CT9 2EX, United Kingdom
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4.7
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attractions: Turner Contemporary, Shell Grotto, Walpole Bay Hotel Margate, Margate Harbour Arm, Dane Park, Margate Main Sands, Margate Harbour Arm, Lost Island Adventure Golf, The Old Kent Market, The Escapement - Escape Rooms Margate | Award Winning, restaurants: Buoy and Oyster, Peter's Fish Factory Margate, GB Pizza Co, Angela's, Forts Café, Costa Coffee - Margate, Lifeboat, Olby's Soul Cafe, Giorgios, Pan Asian Cusine in Margate
